TURNER SYNDROME CALEB RABOLD PD 11 Turner syndrome affects approximately 1 out of every 2,500 female live births worldwide. It embraces a broad spectrum of features, from major heart defects to minor cosmetic issues. Some individuals with Turner syndrome may have only a few features, while others may have many. Almost all people with Turner syndrome have short stature and loss of ovarian function, but the severity of these problems varies considerably amongst individuals.
BACKGROUND
In 1938, Henry Turner first described Turner syndrome, which is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities. More than 95% of adult women with Turner syndrome exhibit short stature and infertility.
WHAT DOSE IT DO?
Turner Syndrome do things to the human bodies such a short stature, puffy body (hands, feet, and back, ect.).
Turner syndrome is a medical disorder that affects about 1 in every 2,500 girls. Although researchers don't know exactly what causes Turner syndrome, they do know that it's the result of a problem with a girl's chromosomes
Baby with tuner syndrome; short stature; webbed hands
BACKGROUND
In 1938, Henry Turner first described Turner syndrome, which is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities. More than 95% of adult women with Turner syndrome exhibit short stature and infertility.
WHAT DOSE IT DO?
Turner Syndrome do things to the human bodies such a short stature, puffy body (hands, feet, and back, ect.).
Turner syndrome is a medical disorder that affects about 1 in every 2,500 girls. Although researchers don't know exactly what causes Turner syndrome, they do know that it's the result of a problem with a girl's chromosomes
Baby with tuner syndrome; short stature; webbed hands
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